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She had a history of an abnormal Pap smear and has had a _____ done last year.

Posted By: culture? NM on 2008-02-12
In Reply to: Pap smear and s/l cult-o. What could this be if not - culture? NM

Subject: She had a history of an abnormal Pap smear and has had a _____ done last year.

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